Boy, is it tough to get men to go to the doctor.

Research shows that most men would rather do just about anything else. This is a major problem because everyone needs regular check-ups and preventive screenings to address silent conditions and improve long-term health outcomes.

Let’s keep it simple — here are the two things men should do in every decade for optimal health.

20s

Establish a medical home

I’m thrilled if I get to see a patient in his 20s. It means that he’s taking his health seriously.

It’s hard enough for some men to get in the door, so I want them to know it’s a nonjudgmental space.…